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Boston Celtics guard and NBPA Vice President Jaylen Brown has spoken out in support of former teammate Kyrie Irving, who has been suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for sharing anti-Semitic material on Twitter. Brown, 26, told Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe that the players union is ‘not comfortable with the conditions placed by the […]
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio tore his left ACL last December. In July, the guard signed a multi-year deal with Cleveland. The 32-year-old has not yet made his 2022-23 season debut with the team. During an interview with Josep Gonzalez of sport.es, the 12-year veteran was asked whether he has received enough help to recover […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson let it be known that he has feelings, just like any other player on the court. In an interview with Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports, the 22-year-old talked about his weight critics. “What people don’t understand is, even the writers and stuff, if they have children of their own, […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his first game of the 2022-23 season. Due to left foot soreness, the four-time MVP has been ruled out for Monday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. Other players listed on the injury report include Lonnie Walker IV (non-COVID illness), Patrick Beverley (non-COVID illness), and Anthony Davis […]
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke struggles to defend teammate Steven Adams at practices. There are times the 26-year-old feels less like an NBA player with Adams on the court. “He makes me feel like I shouldn’t be out here,” Clarke told Damichael Cole of the Commercial Appeal. “It’s like I’m trying to get the board […]
The Boston Celtics have been granted a $3.23 million Disabled Player Exception by the NBA for the loss of Danilo Gallinari. During the offseason, the 14-year veteran signed a two-year, $13.28 million contract with the team. However, on Aug. 27, the Italian star tore his ACL while playing for Italy in a FIBA World Cup […]
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss his eighth consecutive game of the season for rehabilitative load management. The five-time All-Star is out for tonight’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Per multiple NBA betting sites, the Clippers now have the fourth-best odds to win the championship in 2023. Since the two-time Finals […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was asked his thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games for posting a link to an anti-Semitic film. “I can tell you this. It’s simple. Me, personally, I don’t condone any hate to any kinds, any race, to Jewish communities, to Black communities, […]
The 2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA team to start 8-0 since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors. Of course, the Warriors began the 2015-16 season going 24-0, before finishing with a league-record 73 wins. “Great to be a part of it,” Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo said after Friday’s road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]
Kevin Love believes the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and the five-time All-Star says it stems from team chemistry. “We have a rare level of togetherness,” Love said, following the Cavaliers’ 112-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday. “No team is more together than we are.” According […]
